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AnalysisIndia paves way for more direct foreign investment
A government panel recently approved a proposal to allow further foreign direct investment (FDI) into India’s retail sector, a move aimed at opening the country’s huge retail market to foreign retailers.
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OpinionBox ticking is thwarting growth
Government must curb the corporate governance merry-go-round, says Sir Geoff Mulcahy
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AnalysisHow to cope as budgets shrink
IT budgets have fallen to a record low. Rebecca Thomson finds out how IT directors are ensuring projects remain value for money
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NewsIn focus: Signet
Signet’s Bermuda registration, plus changing its primary listing to the NYSE, makes performance analysis no easier for a group whose UK operations, whichever way they are calculated, account for a declining proportion of the total.
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NewsLipsy strikes deal with Alhokair to open 40 international stores
Fashion retailer Lipsy, which is owned by Next, has signed a deal with Middle Eastern trading house Alhokair to launch franchised stores in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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NewsTesco to test Fresh & Easy Express
Fresh & Easy, Tesco’s US operation, is to test smaller format Fresh & Easy Express shops later this year.
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NewsLombok mulls further store closures as it shuts half its estate
UPDATED: Furniture chain Lombok has closed half its shops and is mulling the closure of more amid punishing trading conditions in the big ticket sector.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I shorten the online payment process?
I want to shorten the time taken for my online customers to complete the payment process. How can I achieve this?
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NewsPandora boss exits as two thirds of jeweller's value wiped out
Pandora has dismissed its chief executive as EBIDTA plunged 6.2% in its second quarter, and UK sales plummeted 13.1%.
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Opinion
Harrods shows how social media should be done
There’s been a lot of focus recently on retailers that have invested money in designing high-concept Facebook stores and innovative interactive videos.
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OpinionThe new era of retail marketing
A retail marketing team’s job today is nothing like that of even five years ago.
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AnalysisCrowd sourcing for retailers
Crowd sourcing can form the basis of brilliant marketing. Rebecca Thomson finds out how retailers can use their customer base to inform their campaigns
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AnalysisAffiliate marketing: Online retailers’ best friend
Affiliate marketing is invaluable for retailers, but many forget its value in promoting full-price product. Alison Clements looks at how to get more from your affiliate marketing budget
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AnalysisHow to mix digital marketing campaigns with traditional media
As the digital world continues to grow apace, it leaves retailers in a quandary. How should traditional media marry with digital marketing campaigns? Sarah Butler reports
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NewsSir Tom Hunter buys shares in Sports Direct
Entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter has bought a £1m stake in Sports Direct.
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NewsNext reports resilient first half sales
Next has reported soaring Directory sales which offset a dip in retail revenue in its first half.
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NewsGovernment plans to curb town centre parking fees
Local government secretary Eric Pickles has revealed plans to curb town centre parking fees in an effort to encourage people to shop in their town centres.
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NewsMothercare appoints non-exec chairman
Mothercare has appointed Alan Parker CBE as non-executive chairman.
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NewsFood inflation slows in July
Food inflation slowed in July to 5.2% from 5.7% the previous month.
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NewsNicole Farhi relocates flagship London shop
Luxury retailer Nicole Farhi is to open its new flagship store on Conduit Street this week, relocating from New Bond Street after 17 years.